Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI
Current Water Temperature
Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.
Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT
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Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County
GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087
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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan
Current Weather

Humidity: 71%
Feels Like: 45.1°F
Wind: WNW 12.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.7
Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 52°F
L: 43°F

Wed
H: 46°F
L: 39°F

Thu
H: 40°F
L: 34°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:33 AM - 3:03 AM12:58 PM - 3:28 PM
Minor Periods
8:47 AM - 10:17 AM5:06 PM - 6:36 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued November 10 at 3:47AM EST until November 10 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Tue November 10, 2026, 3:47 AM
Expires: Tue November 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the west and highest waves around 5 feet. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 49.2°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:33 AM - 3:03 AM12:58 PM - 3:28 PM
Minor Periods
8:47 AM - 10:17 AM5:06 PM - 6:36 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 42.1°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:24 AM - 3:54 AM1:50 PM - 4:20 PM
Minor Periods
9:50 AM - 11:20 AM5:50 PM - 7:20 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 36.7°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:16 AM - 4:46 AM2:41 PM - 5:11 PM
Minor Periods
10:43 AM - 12:13 PM6:42 PM - 8:12 PM
